The purpose of the Long-Term 101 is to highlight the fantasy value over a 365-day period instead of a weekly synopsis. This yearlong cheat sheet uses top finishes (money) and quality of play as the measurements for rises and falls within the different volumes.

It will benefit gamers who are in full-season draft leagues and trade leagues. Since it's a continual synopsis of the ups and downs of each player, it also serves weekly gamers that like to follow trends.

These rankings will be based on the 2012 money order, trends, regularity of events on the PGA TOUR only, and player’s future schedules. I also lean heavily on a fivesome of important stats: par breakers, adjusted scoring, greens in regulation, scrambling and Strokes-Gained Putting.

I will post six features throughout the year, tying these columns to big events or to a time on the schedule with some significance.

Please utilize my “Open Door” email policy to make each fantasy team a success in ’12. I will answer every email and will prefer to talk via the phone on certain occasions. Find me on Twitter at @J_McNamara_Golf or email me at JMacFantasyGolf@aim.com with any questions.

Rank Player (Volume Three Rank) ... Comments

1. Tiger Woods (1) … Still the most dominant fantasy golfer out there.

2. Luke Donald (3) … I worry about his irons digressing, but I like his schedule better than McIlroy’s.

3. Rory McIlroy (2) … He will play five to six more events on the PGA TOUR after the Open Championship. Peripherals are not outstanding, but he is an easy pick in the 3-hole.

96. Daniel Summerhays (n/a) … I expected big things going into the ’11 season, but he failed to ignite. He has rebounded well in ’12 after securing his card through Qualifying School.

97. Robert Allenby (82) … So happy I took Senden instead to start year. Concerned.

98. Jonas Blixt (85) … Presently out of action with a rib injury, but he will be fine long-term.

99. Jerry Kelly (n/a) … He has made five of last six cuts. Positive trends in GIR, Par Breakers, Scrambling, and Adjusted Scoring since Volume Three.

100. Martin Kaymer (52) … Kaymer does not play enough events on this side of the pond to justify taking any higher. Fantasy Golf is a results-oriented game and he is not producing.

101. Luke Guthrie (n/a)… Guthrie, currently in his third-career PGA TOUR event (True South Classic), shot 65 in round one at Annandale. In addition, he has a top five, a top 20 and he has racked up $242,672. He has five sponsor exemptions left. Worth a flier.

The purpose of the Long-Term 101 is to highlight the fantasy value over a 365-day period instead of a weekly synopsis. This yearlong cheat sheet uses top finishes (money) and quality of play as the measurements for rises and falls within the different volumes.

It will benefit gamers who are in full-season draft leagues and trade leagues. Since it's a continual synopsis of the ups and downs of each player, it also serves weekly gamers that like to follow trends.

These rankings will be based on the 2012 money order, trends, regularity of events on the PGA TOUR only, and player’s future schedules. I also lean heavily on a fivesome of important stats: par breakers, adjusted scoring, greens in regulation, scrambling and Strokes-Gained Putting.

I will post six features throughout the year, tying these columns to big events or to a time on the schedule with some significance.

Please utilize my “Open Door” email policy to make each fantasy team a success in ’12. I will answer every email and will prefer to talk via the phone on certain occasions. Find me on Twitter at @J_McNamara_Golf or email me at JMacFantasyGolf@aim.com with any questions.

Rank Player (Volume Three Rank) ... Comments

1. Tiger Woods (1) … Still the most dominant fantasy golfer out there.

2. Luke Donald (3) … I worry about his irons digressing, but I like his schedule better than McIlroy’s.

3. Rory McIlroy (2) … He will play five to six more events on the PGA TOUR after the Open Championship. Peripherals are not outstanding, but he is an easy pick in the 3-hole.

96. Daniel Summerhays (n/a) … I expected big things going into the ’11 season, but he failed to ignite. He has rebounded well in ’12 after securing his card through Qualifying School.

97. Robert Allenby (82) … So happy I took Senden instead to start year. Concerned.

98. Jonas Blixt (85) … Presently out of action with a rib injury, but he will be fine long-term.

99. Jerry Kelly (n/a) … He has made five of last six cuts. Positive trends in GIR, Par Breakers, Scrambling, and Adjusted Scoring since Volume Three.

100. Martin Kaymer (52) … Kaymer does not play enough events on this side of the pond to justify taking any higher. Fantasy Golf is a results-oriented game and he is not producing.

101. Luke Guthrie (n/a)… Guthrie, currently in his third-career PGA TOUR event (True South Classic), shot 65 in round one at Annandale. In addition, he has a top five, a top 20 and he has racked up $242,672. He has five sponsor exemptions left. Worth a flier.

John McNamara wrote full-time for Rotoworld in 2010 and 2011, but he still maintains the pulse of the landscape. He was FSWA’s Golf Writer of the Year in 2008 and 2010.Email :John McNamara